Foolish Pride

 

 

What frail creatures we men are

made from sinew, muscle and pride

Thinking we can conquer the world

for the woman who sits by our side

 

All is brash, gall and bravado

with such a carefree debonair

Taunting those who test our mettle

intimidating all who dare

 

A young man thinks himself gifted

to hold sway and folly so near

Injure his pride and you will find

that he becomes someone to fear

 

A man is nothing without pride

it is the food that feeds his soul

Desired respect of fellows

becomes his sole life’s aim and goal

 

The handsome woman of his dreams

is she that realizes this flaw

Playing to his strength and weakness

by pretending she never saw

 

To that woman he grants comfort

strong arms forever hold her tight

Their truth of heart is not broken

whenever she is out of sight

 

The reason men are unfaithful

they behave only by your side

Has little to do with temper

and everything to do with pride

 

If you wish for a happy home

a man who's strait forward and true

Then play host to his foolish pride

and he will be loyal to you

 

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Author's Note

It is almost comical to me just how naive we men are about our own weakness. So I wrote this for the women to understand what it is that drives men. For the men this is no surprise it is what men are taught from cradle to the grave.

Reviews

[R J Askew]

Most enjoyable. Simple but great wisdom. I confess I am full of P. I agree it can be a flaw, but it is also perhaps what makes us exciting, what drives us on. Cruel Life demands that we win, win, win. Maybe pride is a sort of oil in our cogs. What are we without it? As ever balance is all though. Too little and we are inert, too much and we are insufferable.

[Sean M. Addams]

this was a really cool piece. .... thought you did an amazing job on this...keep up the great writes!!

[Jeff Miller]

This piece was great!

[Bud]

Your choice of pictures always carries character and meaning that mirrors your own. They give a realistic sense to the reader of the message you are conveying. Another Truthful, Outstanding piece of Magnificence.

[Fran Marie]

I don't know if the last part is true, Tate, but yeah I agree men are proud creatures to be sure;

but pumping up his ego just might make him too proud and go astray~

Great Pen!

[JustAlex]

mmm I agree with sheila russ, such a great poem with great meaning behind it
sadly some people let too much pride get in the way of what truely exsists in their life
lovely poem Tate

great job

[sheila russ]

This is such a great poem and I think that most men would agree with it.
And yes, I played the host. In fact I was the best host, but in my situation it don't work for me.
I like this, I like truth and this have it.
Thanks.

[QuietPoet]

Nice words here. It made me want to keep reading. It was beautiful and very true. Nicely done.

[Coyote Poetry]

Wisdom in your words. Better to walk the good road. My favorite words from a wise Grandfather. Grass may look greener. Usually not. A excellent poem.
Coyote

[Magdelena]

Yup... This is you all the way Tate! Your imagery, diction, thoughts, all blended so well together that it created a masterpiece! A wonder of a poem that made me see into the soul for those few moments of the read.. I must say this was brilliant.

Mags xx

[Charles]

Well, this is certainly n insightful poem about the male ego (a little soul searching?) and done with your usual flair. I agree with a couple of others who have reviewed this poem (Allegra and Salvatore), but what they say would pretty much apply to most of your writing so I take it as your style (the punctuation and irregular line length). Myself? I'd take their suggestions to heart (and then do as I please). As long as the subject is open, though, I think carefree works better as a single word (not care free), mettle is better than metal (except in puns and other such things) and 'sole life's aim' works better than 'soul life's aim.' That said, I like this poem as much as anything else I've read of yours - it is straightforward and delievrs the message quite well. Keep the pen moving across the page!